1) Waterproof Mascara
You know the drill, whether you fancy a quick dip in the pool or a spontaneous rain shower, the last thing you want is trails of black mascara running down your cheeks. Thankfully I have a great recommendation and I've been loving the Maybelline Rocket Volum' Waterproof Mascara this has a plastic brush that really grips the lashes and adds length and volume and it doesn't flake or smudge, even better is that it's easy to remove with a makeup remover and lasts all day!
2) Gel Liner
I've tried liquids, gels, felt tips and kohls, but when I want a feline flick the rest simply don't cut it. I recently purchased the Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner and it's easy to use and looks absolutely phenomenal. What I really love is that it just so happens to be a dupe for the Bobbi Brown counterpart, so it's an investment really. That money you just saved can buy you a cocktail or another ice cream.
3) A Blue Liner
For all those Urban Decay Naked Lovers who hate colour, this trend is actually really striking. I've seen the likes of Lily Pebbles rocking this and it really does add a pop of colour (sorry for the cliche). I love the GOSH Velvet Touch Eyeliner in Sky Blue it looks great on the waterline and it's creamy and inexpensive.
4) Tinted Moisturiser
If like me, you are phobic of anything less than a medium coverage then fear not because this tinted moisturiser is pretty special. I absolutely hated the infamous Nars Tinted Moisturiser finding it greasy and orangey but the ESPA Naturally Radiant Tinted Moisturiser is something else, it moisturises and adds coverage and that highly sought after dewy glow. All you need with this is a nice concealer and your base is sorted.
We all know how important a bronzer is but it can be really difficult to find one, especially if you're super pale and can't afford things such as Nars Laguna or Benefit Hoola. Thankfully I have the perfect recommendation and it's the W7 Honolulu Bronzer. This is a dupe for Hoola and it's seriously great. It's very pigmented so a little goes a long way and it comes with a really soft angled kabuki brush which makes contouring a doddle. If you need a bronzer check this out it's a few pounds at the most.
6) Blusher
I love blusher and surprisingly I can work with cream or powders and shimmer or matte finishes. In all honesty I'm a blush fiend. One that I really like is the Sleek Blush in Rose Gold it's a coral blusher with golden shimmer running through it and it's breathtaking. It also just so happens to be a dupe for Nars Orgasm and I have both so I can confirm that this is true. This seriously lasts for ages, I've had mine for a year and there's not even a dent in it yet.
7) Lip Balm
With all that sunshine and the occasional blast of wind, this is the season where our lips can be really chapped. People remember lip balm in winter but seem to forget in summer and the sun can do serious damage. I love lip balms and could easily list ten different ones but at the moment I'm using Blistex Orange Mango Blast Lip Balm and it was a pound for Poundland. It tastes nice, hydrates the lips and is cheaper than chips so you really have no excuse not to buy it.
Bright nail polish is key this summer (just like every year) I have so many polishes it seems impossible to pick just one, however I love pastels and I love the colour blue. If you want a pretty polish that will last for days without chipping and has a glossy finish then look further than the Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint in Blueberry this is absolutely gorgeous and is my all time favourite polish.
Of all of the skincare items you're probably wondering why I chose toner but when it's warm your pores open up allowing bacteria and all sorts of nasties into the skin and noone wants a yellowhead when you're going out. The toner I cannot get enough of right now is the Lush Breath of Fresh Air Toner Water this smells like the seaside (in a good way) really fresh and it's a cooling mist which is lovely for sensitive and dehydrated skin. This tightens the pores and it's fairly priced at between £5.00 and £7.00 for a bottle that will last you for ages.
Whether you're rocking beachy waves or sleek and straight hair, a little texture will never look out of place and will help you get those locks that you've dreamed of. My favourite has to be the Charles Worthington Volume and Bounce Texturising Spray which smells lovely, lasts for ages and makes your hair double in size. This is a cult product and for good reason, it really is as good as everyone says.
So that concludes my summer beauty essentials, I hope that you enjoyed this post and if you did kindly like this post and feel free to comment to surprise Ellie when she gets back. If you want more from me feel free to head over to my blog if you fancy.
Thanks for reading.
Love x
Nina
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